The Royal family

The Danish monarchy can be traced back more than 1000 years. The Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II, is therefore able count kings like Gorm the Old (deceased 958) and Harald Bluetooth (deceased 987) among her ancestors.

The Nearest Relations

The Queen's nearest family consists of the Royal Consort Prince Henrik, their sons, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim. Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik's children Prince Christian, Princess Isabella, Prince Vincent and Princess Josephina. Prince Joachim's wife Princess Marie and their son Prince Henrik. Prince Joachim and his two sons Prince Nikolai and Prince Felix, from his marriage with Alexander Countess of Frederiksborg.

The Danes and their Queen

Danes are proud of their queen and their royal monarchy. Queen Margrethe is widely respected for her intellectual prowess and her artistic abilities as for example illustrator, set designer for the theatre and textile artist. Along with the Prince Consort, the Queen has translated French literary works into Danish and vice versa.

The Role of the Monarchy

Just like in many other monarchies, a discussion of the role and function of the monarchy takes place in Denmark, but the general tone is much more subdued than what has been the case in other kingdoms.